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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 311.95 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 311.95 and 163.32 is: 225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 311.95 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/311.95 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 311.95 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 50,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,946.71/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.08

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