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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.53, 418.87 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.53, 418.87 and 165.53 is: 228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.53 : 418.87 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.53/418.87 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.53x = 418.87 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.53x = 69,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,336.70/303.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.43

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