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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 391.32 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 391.32 and 165.54 is: 228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 391.32 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/391.32 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 391.32 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 64,779.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,779.11/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.40

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