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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.42, 399.36 and 165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.42, 399.36 and 165.07 is: 227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.42 : 399.36 = 165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.42/399.36 = 165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.42x = 399.36 × 165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.42x = 65,922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,922.36/289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.77

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