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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 320.92 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 320.92 and 162.88 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 320.92 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/320.92 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 320.92 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 52,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,272.96/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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