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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.49, 312.48 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.49, 312.48 and 164.45 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.49 : 312.48 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.49/312.48 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.49x = 312.48 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.49x = 51,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,388.12/226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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