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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 312.52 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 312.52 and 160.20 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 312.52 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/312.52 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 312.52 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 50,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,065.70/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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