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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.32, 315.15 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.32, 315.15 and 145.55 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.32 : 315.15 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.32/315.15 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.32x = 315.15 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.32x = 45,868.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,868.51/228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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