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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.53, 315.11 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.53, 315.11 and 145.50 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.53 : 315.11 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.53/315.11 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.53x = 315.11 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.53x = 45,848.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,848.87/228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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