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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.03, 418.18 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.03, 418.18 and 165.03 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.03 : 418.18 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.03/418.18 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.03x = 418.18 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.03x = 69,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,012.25/303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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