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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.83, 321.99 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.83, 321.99 and 168.22 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.83 : 321.99 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.83/321.99 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.83x = 321.99 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.83x = 54,165.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,165.16/233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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