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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.97, 336.62 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.97, 336.62 and 165.30 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.97 : 336.62 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.97/336.62 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.97x = 336.62 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.97x = 55,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,643.29/243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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