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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 419.18 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 419.18 and 165.75 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 419.18 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/419.18 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 419.18 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 69,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,478.26/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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