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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 338.94 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 338.94 and 144.96 is: 216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 338.94 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/338.94 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 338.94 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 49,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,132.74/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.92

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