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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 339.24 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 339.24 and 161.40 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 339.24 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/339.24 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 339.24 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 54,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,753.34/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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