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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.38, 311.94 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.38, 311.94 and 168.06 is: 231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.38 : 311.94 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.38/311.94 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.38x = 311.94 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.38x = 52,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424.64/226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.58

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