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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.58, 339.95 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.58, 339.95 and 144.23 is: 216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.58 : 339.95 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.58/339.95 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.58x = 339.95 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.58x = 49,028.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,028.57/226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.39

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