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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 338.18 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 338.18 and 144.46 is: 216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 338.18 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/338.18 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 338.18 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 48,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,853.48/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.17

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