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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 312.48 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 312.48 and 164.28 is: 226.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 312.48 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/312.48 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 312.48 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 51,334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,334.21/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.58

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