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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 399.90 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 399.90 and 165.44 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 399.90 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/399.90 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 399.90 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 66,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,159.46/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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