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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.55, 304.26 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.55, 304.26 and 165.29 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.55 : 304.26 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.55/304.26 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.55x = 304.26 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.55x = 50,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,291.14/220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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