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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.25, 338.72 and 161.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.25, 338.72 and 161.05 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.25 : 338.72 = 161.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.25/338.72 = 161.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.25x = 338.72 × 161.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.25x = 54,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,548.56/226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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