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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 391.10 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 391.10 and 165.35 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 391.10 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/391.10 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 391.10 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 64,667.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,667.56/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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