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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.11, 421.05 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.11, 421.05 and 165.23 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.11 : 421.05 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.11/421.05 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.11x = 421.05 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.11x = 69,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,567.57/305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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