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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 312.62 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 312.62 and 164.44 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 312.62 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/312.62 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 312.62 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 51,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,407.23/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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