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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.22, 320.38 and 162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.22, 320.38 and 162.39 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.22 : 320.38 = 162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.22/320.38 = 162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.22x = 320.38 × 162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.22x = 52,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,026.51/232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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