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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.33, 300.95 and 165.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.33, 300.95 and 165.71 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.33 : 300.95 = 165.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.33/300.95 = 165.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.33x = 300.95 × 165.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.33x = 49,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,870.42/218.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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