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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 312.24 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 312.24 and 143.40 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 312.24 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/312.24 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 312.24 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 44,775.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,775.22/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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