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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 347.84 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 347.84 and 159.76 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 347.84 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/347.84 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 347.84 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 55,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,570.92/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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