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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.13, 421.08 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.13, 421.08 and 165.25 is: 228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.13 : 421.08 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.13/421.08 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.13x = 421.08 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.13x = 69,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,581.40/305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.04

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