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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.99, 400.22 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.99, 400.22 and 165.70 is: 228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.99 : 400.22 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.99/400.22 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.99x = 400.22 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.99x = 66,316.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,316.45/289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.69

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