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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 295.94 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 295.94 and 165.40 is: 228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 295.94 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/295.94 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 295.94 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 48,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,948.48/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.30

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