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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.23, 339.59 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.23, 339.59 and 145.14 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.23 : 339.59 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.23/339.59 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.23x = 339.59 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.23x = 49,288.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,288.09/226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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