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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 312.66 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 312.66 and 161.16 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 312.66 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/312.66 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 312.66 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 50,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,388.29/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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