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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.80, 309.24 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.80, 309.24 and 165 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.80 : 309.24 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.80/309.24 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.80x = 309.24 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.80x = 51,024.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,024.60/223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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