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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.83, 339.57 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.83, 339.57 and 145.44 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.83 : 339.57 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.83/339.57 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.83x = 339.57 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.83x = 49,387.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,387.06/226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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