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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 321.72 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 321.72 and 178.22 is: 245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 321.72 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/321.72 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 321.72 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 57,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,336.94/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.58

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