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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 322.46 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 322.46 and 168.38 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 322.46 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/322.46 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 322.46 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 54,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,295.81/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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