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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 288.30 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 288.30 and 165.34 is: 228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 288.30 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/288.30 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 288.30 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 47,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,667.52/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.31

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