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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.51, 348.41 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.51, 348.41 and 159.13 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.51 : 348.41 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.51/348.41 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.51x = 348.41 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.51x = 55,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,440.74/232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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