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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.39, 323.28 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.39, 323.28 and 164.46 is: 226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.39 : 323.28 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.39/323.28 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.39x = 323.28 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.39x = 53,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,166.94/234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.84

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