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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.85, 333.61 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.85, 333.61 and 165.32 is: 247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.85 : 333.61 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.85/333.61 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.85x = 333.61 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.85x = 55,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,152.41/222.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.49

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