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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 339.34 and 144.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 339.34 and 144.02 is: 215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 339.34 = 144.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/339.34 = 144.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 339.34 × 144.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 48,871.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,871.75/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.77

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