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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 313.39 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 313.39 and 144.22 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 313.39 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/313.39 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 313.39 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 45,197.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,197.11/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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