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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.23, 390.95 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.23, 390.95 and 165.24 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.23 : 390.95 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.23/390.95 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.23x = 390.95 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.23x = 64,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,600.58/283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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