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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 313.78 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 313.78 and 144.55 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 313.78 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/313.78 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 313.78 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 45,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,356.90/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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