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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.67, 421.82 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.67, 421.82 and 165.78 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.67 : 421.82 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.67/421.82 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.67x = 421.82 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.67x = 69,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,929.04/305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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