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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.03, 349.07 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.03, 349.07 and 159.72 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.03 : 349.07 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.03/349.07 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.03x = 349.07 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.03x = 55,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,752.66/233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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