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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.33, 339.66 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.33, 339.66 and 165.33 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.33 : 339.66 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.33/339.66 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.33x = 339.66 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.33x = 56,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,155.99/227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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