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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.94, 347.55 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.94, 347.55 and 159.63 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.94 : 347.55 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.94/347.55 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.94x = 347.55 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.94x = 55,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,479.41/231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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