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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.14, 331.58 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.14, 331.58 and 165.53 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.14 : 331.58 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.14/331.58 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.14x = 331.58 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.14x = 54,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,886.44/240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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