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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 304.63 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 304.63 and 165.49 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 304.63 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/304.63 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 304.63 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 50,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,413.22/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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