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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.36, 315.09 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.36, 315.09 and 135.15 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.36 : 315.09 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.36/315.09 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.36x = 315.09 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.36x = 42,584.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,584.41/228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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