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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.34, 391.01 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.34, 391.01 and 165.38 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.34 : 391.01 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.34/391.01 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.34x = 391.01 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.34x = 64,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,665.38/283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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