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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.64, 312.93 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.64, 312.93 and 161.24 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.64 : 312.93 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.64/312.93 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.64x = 312.93 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.64x = 50,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,455.27/226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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