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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.49, 324.64 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.49, 324.64 and 165.33 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.49 : 324.64 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.49/324.64 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.49x = 324.64 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.49x = 53,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,672.32/235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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