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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.10, 341.58 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.10, 341.58 and 145.59 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.10 : 341.58 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.10/341.58 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.10x = 341.58 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.10x = 49,730.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,730.63/228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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