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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 325.30 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 325.30 and 165.83 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 325.30 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/325.30 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 325.30 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 53,942.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,942.87/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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