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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 341.24 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 341.24 and 144.12 is: 216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 341.24 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/341.24 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 341.24 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 49,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,179.51/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.19

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