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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 312.72 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 312.72 and 161.32 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 312.72 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/312.72 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 312.72 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 50,447.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,447.99/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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