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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 296.12 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 296.12 and 165.32 is: 227.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 296.12 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/296.12 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 296.12 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 48,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,954.56/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.63

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