The sum of the radii of the bases of a frustum of a cone is 7 cm. If it has an altitude of 6 cm and a volume of 232.48 cm', find the radius of the larger base.

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The sum of the radii of the bases of a frustum of a cone is 7 cm. If it has an altitude of 6 cm and a volume of 232.48 cm', find the radius of the larger base. 

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