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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 418.92 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 418.92 and 165.56 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 418.92 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/418.92 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 418.92 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 69,356.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,356.82/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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