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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 423.95 and 167.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 423.95 and 167.33 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 423.95 = 167.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/423.95 = 167.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 423.95 × 167.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 70,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,939.55/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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