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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 304.95 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 304.95 and 165.88 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 304.95 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/304.95 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 304.95 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 50,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,585.11/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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