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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.83, 340.22 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.83, 340.22 and 143.45 is: 215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.83 : 340.22 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.83/340.22 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.83x = 340.22 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.83x = 48,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,802.14/226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.15

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