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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.91, 305.96 and 165.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.91, 305.96 and 165.97 is: 228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 305.96 = 165.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/305.96 = 165.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 305.96 × 165.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 50,780.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,780.18/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.83

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