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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 303.90 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 303.90 and 165.12 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 303.90 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/303.90 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 303.90 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 50,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,179.97/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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