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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.62, 331.84 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.62, 331.84 and 165.90 is: 228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.62 : 331.84 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.62/331.84 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.62x = 331.84 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.62x = 55,052.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,052.26/240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.79

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