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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.71, 399.78 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.71, 399.78 and 165.35 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.71 : 399.78 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.71/399.78 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.71x = 399.78 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.71x = 66,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,101.62/289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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