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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.04, 305.93 and 165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.04, 305.93 and 165.79 is: 228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.04 : 305.93 = 165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.04/305.93 = 165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.04x = 305.93 × 165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.04x = 50,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,720.93/222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.43

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