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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 312.32 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 312.32 and 143.44 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 312.32 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/312.32 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 312.32 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 44,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,799.18/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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