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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 312.83 and 143.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 312.83 and 143.85 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 312.83 = 143.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/312.83 = 143.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 312.83 × 143.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 45,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,002.40/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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