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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.19, 304.92 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.19, 304.92 and 165.84 is: 228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.19 : 304.92 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.19/304.92 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.19x = 304.92 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.19x = 50,567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,567.93/221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.62

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