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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 339.12 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 339.12 and 165.29 is: 247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 339.12 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/339.12 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 339.12 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 56,051.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,051.45/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.78

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