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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.13, 348.03 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.13, 348.03 and 159.03 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.13 : 348.03 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.13/348.03 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.13x = 348.03 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.13x = 55,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,347.21/232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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