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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.32, 315.10 and 145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.32, 315.10 and 145.42 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.32 : 315.10 = 145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.32/315.10 = 145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.32x = 315.10 × 145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.32x = 45,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,821.84/228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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