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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 391.31 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 391.31 and 165.62 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 391.31 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/391.31 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 391.31 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 64,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,807.22/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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