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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.28, 312.30 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.28, 312.30 and 143.44 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.28 : 312.30 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.28/312.30 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.28x = 312.30 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.28x = 44,796.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,796.31/226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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