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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.88, 419.35 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.88, 419.35 and 165.88 is: 228.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.88 : 419.35 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.88/419.35 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.88x = 419.35 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.88x = 69,559.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,559.27/303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.91

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