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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.24, 312.15 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.24, 312.15 and 164.20 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.24 : 312.15 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.24/312.15 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.24x = 312.15 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.24x = 51,255.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,255.03/226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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