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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 312.40 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 312.40 and 160.80 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 312.40 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/312.40 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 312.40 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 50,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,233.92/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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