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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.48, 301.15 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.48, 301.15 and 165.81 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.48 : 301.15 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.48/301.15 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.48x = 301.15 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.48x = 49,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,933.68/218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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