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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.15, 313.34 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.15, 313.34 and 144.23 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.15 : 313.34 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.15/313.34 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.15x = 313.34 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.15x = 45,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,190.74/227.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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