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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.82, 312.98 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.82, 312.98 and 144.05 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.82 : 312.98 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.82/312.98 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.82x = 312.98 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.82x = 45,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,082.48/226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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