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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 348.14 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 348.14 and 159.16 is: 238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 348.14 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/348.14 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 348.14 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 55,409.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,409.96/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.51

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