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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 303.39 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 303.39 and 168 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 303.39 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/303.39 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 303.39 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 50,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,969.52/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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