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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.42, 347.87 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.42, 347.87 and 162.66 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.42 : 347.87 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.42/347.87 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.42x = 347.87 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.42x = 56,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,583.83/232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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