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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 342.33 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 342.33 and 165.30 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 342.33 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/342.33 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 342.33 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 56,587.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,587.15/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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