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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.42, 313.70 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.42, 313.70 and 144.48 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.42 : 313.70 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.42/313.70 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.42x = 313.70 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.42x = 45,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,323.38/227.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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