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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 304.97 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 304.97 and 165.65 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 304.97 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/304.97 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 304.97 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 50,515.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,515.93/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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