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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 347.89 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 347.89 and 162.90 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 347.89 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/347.89 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 347.89 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 56,669.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,669.54/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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