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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 312.93 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 312.93 and 164.34 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 312.93 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/312.93 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 312.93 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 51,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,426.92/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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