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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.39, 342.43 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.39, 342.43 and 145.93 is: 218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.39 : 342.43 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.39/342.43 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.39x = 342.43 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.39x = 49,969.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,969.27/228.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.78

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