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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.38, 340.02 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.38, 340.02 and 165.33 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.38 : 340.02 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.38/340.02 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.38x = 340.02 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.38x = 56,215.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,215.51/226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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