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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 335.40 and 165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 335.40 and 165.41 is: 228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 335.40 = 165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/335.40 = 165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 335.40 × 165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 55,476.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,476.01/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.31

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