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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 321.75 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 321.75 and 163.23 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 321.75 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/321.75 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 321.75 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 52,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,519.25/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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