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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.44, 418.75 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.44, 418.75 and 165.44 is: 228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.44 : 418.75 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.44/418.75 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.44x = 418.75 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.44x = 69,278
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,278/303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.31

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