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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 312.41 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 312.41 and 143.44 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 312.41 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/312.41 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 312.41 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 44,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,812.09/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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