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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.63, 419 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.63, 419 and 165.63 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.63 : 419 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.63/419 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.63x = 419 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.63x = 69,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,398.97/303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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