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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.02, 301 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.02, 301 and 165.52 is: 228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.02 : 301 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.02/301 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.02x = 301 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.02x = 49,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,821.52/218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.52

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