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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 414.29 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 414.29 and 165.62 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 414.29 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/414.29 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 414.29 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 68,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,614.71/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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