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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.10, 308.01 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.10, 308.01 and 144.44 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.10 : 308.01 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.10/308.01 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.10x = 308.01 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.10x = 44,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,490.28/223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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