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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 318.95 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 318.95 and 165.83 is: 228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 318.95 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/318.95 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 318.95 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 52,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,891.48/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.53

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