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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.27, 303.35 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.27, 303.35 and 165.14 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.27 : 303.35 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.27/303.35 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.27x = 303.35 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.27x = 50,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,094.01/220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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