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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 292.64 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 292.64 and 165.38 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 292.64 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/292.64 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 292.64 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 48,396.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,396.80/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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