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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.31, 314.84 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.31, 314.84 and 145.40 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.31 : 314.84 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.31/314.84 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.31x = 314.84 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.31x = 45,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,776.53/228.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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