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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 312.30 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 312.30 and 160.92 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 312.30 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/312.30 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 312.30 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 50,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,255.32/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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