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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.44, 301.25 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.44, 301.25 and 165.40 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.44 : 301.25 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.44/301.25 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.44x = 301.25 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.44x = 49,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,825.24/218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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