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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 318.32 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 318.32 and 165.38 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 318.32 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/318.32 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 318.32 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 52,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,643.76/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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