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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 315.09 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 315.09 and 145.43 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 315.09 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/315.09 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 315.09 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 45,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,823.54/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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