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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 321.68 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 321.68 and 163.36 is: 225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 321.68 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/321.68 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 321.68 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 52,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,549.64/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.26

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