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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 315.20 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 315.20 and 135.17 is: 186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 315.20 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/315.20 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 315.20 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 42,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,604.51/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.52

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