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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.39, 315.10 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.39, 315.10 and 135.11 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.39 : 315.10 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.39/315.10 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.39x = 315.10 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.39x = 42,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,571.75/228.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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