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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.30, 338.94 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.30, 338.94 and 165.26 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.30 : 338.94 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.30/338.94 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.30x = 338.94 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.30x = 56,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,013.22/226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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