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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.25, 312.44 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.25, 312.44 and 168.34 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.25 : 312.44 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.25/312.44 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.25x = 312.44 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.25x = 52,596.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,596.15/226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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