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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 298.05 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 298.05 and 165.99 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 298.05 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/298.05 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 298.05 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 49,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,473.32/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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