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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 331.28 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 331.28 and 166.30 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 331.28 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/331.28 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 331.28 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 55,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,091.86/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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