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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.28, 295.47 and 165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.28, 295.47 and 165.05 is: 227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.28 : 295.47 = 165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.28/295.47 = 165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.28x = 295.47 × 165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.28x = 48,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,765.85/214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.59

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