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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.23, 313.55 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.23, 313.55 and 168.24 is: 232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.23 : 313.55 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.23/313.55 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.23x = 313.55 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.23x = 52,752.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,752.62/227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.16

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