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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.68, 315.60 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.68, 315.60 and 144.69 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.68 : 315.60 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.68/315.60 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.68x = 315.60 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.68x = 45,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,663.44/228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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