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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.61, 391.38 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.61, 391.38 and 165.53 is: 228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.61 : 391.38 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.61/391.38 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.61x = 391.38 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.61x = 64,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,785.13/283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.43

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