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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.38, 323.39 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.38, 323.39 and 172.22 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 323.39 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/323.39 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 323.39 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 55,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,691.75/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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