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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 339.46 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 339.46 and 144.78 is: 217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 339.46 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/339.46 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 339.46 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 49,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,147.02/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.29

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