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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 318.66 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 318.66 and 165.62 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 318.66 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/318.66 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 318.66 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 52,776.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,776.47/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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