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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 339.99 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 339.99 and 165.18 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 339.99 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/339.99 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 339.99 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 56,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,159.55/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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