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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.39, 339.52 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.39, 339.52 and 161.20 is: 241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.39 : 339.52 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.39/339.52 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.39x = 339.52 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.39x = 54,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,730.62/226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.75

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