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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 339.34 and 165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 339.34 and 165.80 is: 248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 339.34 = 165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/339.34 = 165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 339.34 × 165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 56,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,262.57/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.71

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