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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.44, 315.29 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.44, 315.29 and 145.58 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.44 : 315.29 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.44/315.29 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.44x = 315.29 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.44x = 45,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,898.71/228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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