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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 348.48 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 348.48 and 163.38 is: 245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 348.48 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/348.48 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 348.48 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 56,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,934.66/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.26

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