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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 338.88 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 338.88 and 165.14 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 338.88 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/338.88 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 338.88 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 55,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,962.64/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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