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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 288.08 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 288.08 and 165.15 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 288.08 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/288.08 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 288.08 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 47,576.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,576.41/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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