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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.25, 324.39 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.25, 324.39 and 165.28 is: 227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.25 : 324.39 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.25/324.39 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.25x = 324.39 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.25x = 53,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,615.18/235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.91

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