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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 324.33 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 324.33 and 165.24 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 324.33 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/324.33 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 324.33 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 53,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,592.29/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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