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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.59, 312.43 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.59, 312.43 and 164.40 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.59 : 312.43 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.59/312.43 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.59x = 312.43 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.59x = 51,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,362.67/226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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