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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.24, 340.34 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.24, 340.34 and 166.22 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.24 : 340.34 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.24/340.34 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.24x = 340.34 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.24x = 56,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,570.06/227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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