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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 314.77 and 145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 314.77 and 145.21 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 314.77 = 145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/314.77 = 145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 314.77 × 145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 45,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,706.24/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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