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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.45, 313.82 and 144.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.45, 313.82 and 144.67 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.45 : 313.82 = 144.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.45/313.82 = 144.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.45x = 313.82 × 144.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.45x = 45,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,400.34/227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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