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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 314.57 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 314.57 and 145.17 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 314.57 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/314.57 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 314.57 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 45,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,666.49/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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