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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.28, 314.93 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.28, 314.93 and 145.36 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.28 : 314.93 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.28/314.93 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.28x = 314.93 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.28x = 45,778.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,778.22/228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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