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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.39, 319.23 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.39, 319.23 and 165.96 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.39 : 319.23 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.39/319.23 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.39x = 319.23 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.39x = 52,979.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,979.41/231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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