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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 315.02 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 315.02 and 135.12 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 315.02 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/315.02 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 315.02 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 42,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,565.50/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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