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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.19, 300.93 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.19, 300.93 and 165.75 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.19 : 300.93 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.19/300.93 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.19x = 300.93 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.19x = 49,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,879.15/218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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