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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 295.81 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 295.81 and 165.30 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 295.81 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/295.81 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 295.81 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 48,897.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,897.39/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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