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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 322.04 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 322.04 and 163.49 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 322.04 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/322.04 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 322.04 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 52,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,649.12/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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