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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 304.00 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 304.00 and 165.23 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 304.00 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/304.00 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 304.00 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 50,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,227.99/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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