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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 313.08 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 313.08 and 161.34 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 313.08 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/313.08 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 313.08 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 50,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,512.33/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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