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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 295.69 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 295.69 and 165.21 is: 227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 295.69 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/295.69 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 295.69 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 48,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,850.94/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.90

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