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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 338.94 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 338.94 and 168.52 is: 252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 338.94 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/338.94 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 338.94 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 57,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,118.17/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.20

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