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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 330.49 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 330.49 and 165.43 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 330.49 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/330.49 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 330.49 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 54,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,672.96/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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