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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 312.93 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 312.93 and 164.56 is: 227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 312.93 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/312.93 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 312.93 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 51,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,495.76/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.01

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