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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.07, 324.35 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.07, 324.35 and 165.34 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.07 : 324.35 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.07/324.35 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.07x = 324.35 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.07x = 53,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,626.41/235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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