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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.41, 301.37 and 165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.41, 301.37 and 165.95 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.41 : 301.37 = 165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.41/301.37 = 165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.41x = 301.37 × 165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.41x = 50,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,012.08/218.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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