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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.86, 316.89 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.86, 316.89 and 164.25 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.86 : 316.89 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.86/316.89 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.86x = 316.89 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.86x = 52,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,049.18/229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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