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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.81, 304.54 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.81, 304.54 and 165.22 is: 227.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.81 : 304.54 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.81/304.54 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.81x = 304.54 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.81x = 50,316.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,316.10/220.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.87

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