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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 338.20 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 338.20 and 161.46 is: 242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 338.20 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/338.20 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 338.20 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 54,605.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,605.77/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.37

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