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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 300.94 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 300.94 and 165.63 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 300.94 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/300.94 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 300.94 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 49,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,844.69/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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