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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 349.31 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 349.31 and 159.92 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 349.31 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/349.31 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 349.31 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 55,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,861.66/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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