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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 295.80 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 295.80 and 165.04 is: 227.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 295.80 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/295.80 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 295.80 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 48,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,818.83/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.61

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