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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.46, 312.08 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.46, 312.08 and 164.18 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.46 : 312.08 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.46/312.08 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.46x = 312.08 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.46x = 51,237.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,237.29/226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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