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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 304.40 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 304.40 and 165.60 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 304.40 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/304.40 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 304.40 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 50,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,408.64/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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