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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 323.12 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 323.12 and 163.32 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 323.12 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/323.12 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 323.12 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 52,771.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,771.15/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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