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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 399.28 and 165.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 399.28 and 165.01 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 399.28 = 165.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/399.28 = 165.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 399.28 × 165.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 65,885.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,885.96/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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