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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.46, 348.50 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.46, 348.50 and 159.15 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.46 : 348.50 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.46/348.50 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.46x = 348.50 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.46x = 55,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,463.25/232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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