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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.35, 312.65 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.35, 312.65 and 167.46 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.35 : 312.65 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.35/312.65 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.35x = 312.65 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.35x = 52,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,355.22/226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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