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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 315.32 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 315.32 and 145.52 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 315.32 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/315.32 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 315.32 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 45,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,885.37/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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