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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.40, 339.46 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.40, 339.46 and 161.29 is: 241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.40 : 339.46 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.40/339.46 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.40x = 339.46 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.40x = 54,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,751.52/226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.84

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