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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 311.90 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 311.90 and 160.64 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 311.90 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/311.90 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 311.90 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 50,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,103.62/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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