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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 303.84 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 303.84 and 168 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 303.84 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/303.84 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 303.84 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 51,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,045.12/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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