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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 312.54 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 312.54 and 168.22 is: 232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 312.54 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/312.54 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 312.54 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 52,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,575.48/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.20

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