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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 323.23 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 323.23 and 164.35 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 323.23 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/323.23 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 323.23 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 53,120.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,120.41/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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