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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 324.80 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 324.80 and 165.56 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 324.80 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/324.80 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 324.80 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 53,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,773.89/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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