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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.15, 323.22 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.15, 323.22 and 164.22 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.15 : 323.22 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.15/323.22 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.15x = 323.22 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.15x = 53,079.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,079.19/234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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