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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.33, 315.14 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.33, 315.14 and 135.09 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.33 : 315.14 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.33/315.14 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.33x = 315.14 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.33x = 42,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,571.59/228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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