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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.31, 321.85 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.31, 321.85 and 163.47 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.31 : 321.85 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.31/321.85 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.31x = 321.85 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.31x = 52,612.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,612.82/233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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