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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 304.17 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 304.17 and 165.26 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 304.17 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/304.17 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 304.17 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 50,267.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,267.13/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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