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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.27, 347.76 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.27, 347.76 and 162.88 is: 243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.27 : 347.76 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.27/347.76 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.27x = 347.76 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.27x = 56,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,642.28/232.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.87

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