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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.22, 307.98 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.22, 307.98 and 144.54 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.22 : 307.98 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.22/307.98 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.22x = 307.98 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.22x = 44,515.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,515.43/223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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