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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.50, 399.59 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.50, 399.59 and 165.23 is: 228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.50 : 399.59 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.50/399.59 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.50x = 399.59 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.50x = 66,024.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,024.26/289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.06

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