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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 321.42 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 321.42 and 164.12 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 321.42 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/321.42 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 321.42 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 52,751.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,751.45/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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