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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 331.80 and 165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 331.80 and 165.73 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 331.80 = 165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/331.80 = 165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 331.80 × 165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 54,989.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,989.21/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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