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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.63, 339.91 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.63, 339.91 and 144.12 is: 216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.63 : 339.91 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.63/339.91 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.63x = 339.91 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.63x = 48,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,987.83/226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.16

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