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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.64, 315.43 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.64, 315.43 and 135.35 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.64 : 315.43 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.64/315.43 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.64x = 315.43 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.64x = 42,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,691.53/228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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