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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 323.23 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 323.23 and 164.32 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 323.23 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/323.23 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 323.23 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 53,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,114.37/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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