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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 418.96 and 165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 418.96 and 165.59 is: 228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 418.96 = 165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/418.96 = 165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 418.96 × 165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 69,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,375.59/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.52

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