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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 348.84 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 348.84 and 163.01 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 348.84 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/348.84 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 348.84 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 56,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,865.28/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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