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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 292.23 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 292.23 and 165.48 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 292.23 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/292.23 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 292.23 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 48,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,358.22/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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