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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.26, 312 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.26, 312 and 163.20 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.26 : 312 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.26/312 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.26x = 312 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.26x = 50,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,918.40/226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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