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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.53, 304.43 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.53, 304.43 and 165.45 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.53 : 304.43 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.53/304.43 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.53x = 304.43 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.53x = 50,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,366.98/220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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