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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 399.48 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 399.48 and 165.14 is: 227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 399.48 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/399.48 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 399.48 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 65,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,969.94/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.91

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