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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 314.48 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 314.48 and 145.04 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 314.48 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/314.48 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 314.48 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 45,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,612.18/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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