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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 314.50 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 314.50 and 145.05 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 314.50 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/314.50 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 314.50 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 45,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,618.23/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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