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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 338.70 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 338.70 and 165.24 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 338.70 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/338.70 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 338.70 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 55,966.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,966.79/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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