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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.69, 315.30 and 187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.69, 315.30 and 187.15 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.69 : 315.30 = 187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.69/315.30 = 187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.69x = 315.30 × 187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.69x = 59,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,008.40/228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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