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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 339.54 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 339.54 and 162.52 is: 243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 339.54 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/339.54 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 339.54 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 55,182.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,182.04/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.26

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