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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.33, 313.62 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.33, 313.62 and 144.44 is: 199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.33 : 313.62 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.33/313.62 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.33x = 313.62 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.33x = 45,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,297.70/227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.26

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