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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 315.06 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 315.06 and 145.41 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 315.06 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/315.06 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 315.06 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 45,812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,812.87/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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