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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 340.13 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 340.13 and 165.84 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 340.13 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/340.13 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 340.13 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 56,407.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,407.16/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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