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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 347.55 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 347.55 and 159.84 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 347.55 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/347.55 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 347.55 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 55,552.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,552.39/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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