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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 322.11 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 322.11 and 163.64 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 322.11 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/322.11 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 322.11 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 52,710.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,710.89/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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