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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.67, 315.48 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.67, 315.48 and 135.43 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.67 : 315.48 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.67/315.48 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.67x = 315.48 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.67x = 42,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,725.46/228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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