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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 312.56 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 312.56 and 143.68 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 312.56 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/312.56 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 312.56 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 44,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,908.62/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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