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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 338.88 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 338.88 and 144.82 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 338.88 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/338.88 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 338.88 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 49,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,076.60/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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