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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.53, 348.37 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.53, 348.37 and 159.41 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.53 : 348.37 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.53/348.37 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.53x = 348.37 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.53x = 55,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,531.52/232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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