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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 312.48 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 312.48 and 161.09 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 312.48 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/312.48 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 312.48 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 50,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,335.84/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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