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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 320.28 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 320.28 and 163.12 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 320.28 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/320.28 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 320.28 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 52,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,244.07/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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