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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.28, 390.93 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.28, 390.93 and 165.23 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.28 : 390.93 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.28/390.93 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.28x = 390.93 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.28x = 64,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,594.05/283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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