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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.43, 391.18 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.43, 391.18 and 165.38 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.43 : 391.18 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.43/391.18 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.43x = 391.18 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.43x = 64,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,693.35/283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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