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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.31, 391.01 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.31, 391.01 and 165.27 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.31 : 391.01 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.31/391.01 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.31x = 391.01 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.31x = 64,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,622.22/283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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