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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.13, 301.13 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.13, 301.13 and 165.68 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.13 : 301.13 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.13/301.13 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.13x = 301.13 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.13x = 49,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,891.22/218.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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