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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.57, 399.57 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.57, 399.57 and 165.22 is: 227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.57 : 399.57 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.57/399.57 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.57x = 399.57 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.57x = 66,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,016.96/289.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.98

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