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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 347.97 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 347.97 and 159.05 is: 238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 347.97 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/347.97 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 347.97 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 55,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,345.50/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.02

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