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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.26, 425.38 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.26, 425.38 and 168.38 is: 232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.26 : 425.38 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.26/425.38 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.26x = 425.38 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.26x = 71,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,625.48/308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.35

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