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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.26, 318.63 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.26, 318.63 and 165.65 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.26 : 318.63 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.26/318.63 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.26x = 318.63 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.26x = 52,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780.09/231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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