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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 304.08 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 304.08 and 165.32 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 304.08 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/304.08 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 304.08 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 50,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,270.51/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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