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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.51, 391.30 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.51, 391.30 and 165.50 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.51 : 391.30 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.51/391.30 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.51x = 391.30 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.51x = 64,759.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,759.32/283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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