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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.83, 399.93 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.83, 399.93 and 165.48 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.83 : 399.93 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.83/399.93 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.83x = 399.93 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.83x = 66,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,180.42/289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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