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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.71, 339.82 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.71, 339.82 and 144.32 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.71 : 339.82 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.71/339.82 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.71x = 339.82 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.71x = 49,040.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,040.76/226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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