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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.14, 292.38 and 165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.14, 292.38 and 165.67 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.14 : 292.38 = 165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.14/292.38 = 165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.14x = 292.38 × 165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.14x = 48,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,438.59/212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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