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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 305.28 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 305.28 and 165.60 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 305.28 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/305.28 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 305.28 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 50,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,554.37/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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