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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.79, 347.22 and 162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.79, 347.22 and 162.37 is: 243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.79 : 347.22 = 162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.79/347.22 = 162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.79x = 347.22 × 162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.79x = 56,378.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,378.11/231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.23

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