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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 423.97 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 423.97 and 167.34 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 423.97 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/423.97 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 423.97 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 70,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,948.54/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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