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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 418.84 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 418.84 and 165.50 is: 228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 418.84 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/418.84 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 418.84 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 69,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,318.02/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.40

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