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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 347.83 and 163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 347.83 and 163.33 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 347.83 = 163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/347.83 = 163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 347.83 × 163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 56,810.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,810.75/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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