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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.40, 315.38 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.40, 315.38 and 145.65 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.40 : 315.38 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.40/315.38 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.40x = 315.38 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.40x = 45,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,932.79/228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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