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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 321.88 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 321.88 and 168.04 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 321.88 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/321.88 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 321.88 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 54,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,088.72/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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