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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 308.34 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 308.34 and 144.82 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 308.34 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/308.34 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 308.34 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 44,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,653.80/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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