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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 348.59 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 348.59 and 164.32 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 348.59 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/348.59 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 348.59 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 57,277.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,277.74/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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