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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 312.08 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 312.08 and 160.62 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 312.08 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/312.08 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 312.08 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 50,126.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,126.29/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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