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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.43, 342.60 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.43, 342.60 and 145.92 is: 218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.43 : 342.60 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.43/342.60 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.43x = 342.60 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.43x = 49,991.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,991.41/228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.85

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