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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.05, 320.28 and 165.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.05, 320.28 and 165.77 is: 228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.05 : 320.28 = 165.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.05/320.28 = 165.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.05x = 320.28 × 165.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.05x = 53,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,091.21/232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.79

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