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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 339.96 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 339.96 and 165.84 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 339.96 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/339.96 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 339.96 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 56,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,378.31/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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