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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 322.32 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 322.32 and 168.36 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 322.32 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/322.32 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 322.32 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 54,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,265.80/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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