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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.25, 418.49 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.25, 418.49 and 165.25 is: 228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.25 : 418.49 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.25/418.49 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.25x = 418.49 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.25x = 69,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,155.47/303.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.05

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