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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 304.45 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 304.45 and 165.24 is: 228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 304.45 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/304.45 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 304.45 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 50,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,307.48/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.05

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