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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.71, 304.60 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.71, 304.60 and 165.35 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.71 : 304.60 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.71/304.60 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.71x = 304.60 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.71x = 50,367.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,367.51/220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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