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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.22, 315.03 and 135.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.22, 315.03 and 135.00 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.22 : 315.03 = 135.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.22/315.03 = 135.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.22x = 315.03 × 135.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.22x = 42,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,527.59/228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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