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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.29, 312.15 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.29, 312.15 and 143.36 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.29 : 312.15 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.29/312.15 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.29x = 312.15 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.29x = 44,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,749.82/226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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