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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.48, 324.87 and 165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.48, 324.87 and 165.64 is: 228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.48 : 324.87 = 165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.48/324.87 = 165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.48x = 324.87 × 165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.48x = 53,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,811.47/235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.52

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