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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 339.88 and 165.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 339.88 and 165.91 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 339.88 = 165.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/339.88 = 165.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 339.88 × 165.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 56,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,389.08/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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