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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.83, 400.02 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.83, 400.02 and 165.48 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.83 : 400.02 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.83/400.02 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.83x = 400.02 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.83x = 66,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,195.31/289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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