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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.22, 315.06 and 134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.22, 315.06 and 134.99 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.22 : 315.06 = 134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.22/315.06 = 134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.22x = 315.06 × 134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.22x = 42,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529.05/228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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