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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.22, 313.61 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.22, 313.61 and 144.43 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.22 : 313.61 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.22/313.61 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.22x = 313.61 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.22x = 45,293.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,293.19/227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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