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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 335 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 335 and 165.12 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 335 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/335 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 335 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 55,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,315.20/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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