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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 312.82 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 312.82 and 143.72 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 312.82 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/312.82 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 312.82 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 44,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,956.57/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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