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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 324.37 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 324.37 and 165.38 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 324.37 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/324.37 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 324.37 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 53,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,644.31/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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