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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.69, 315.63 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.69, 315.63 and 145.83 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.69 : 315.63 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.69/315.63 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.69x = 315.63 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.69x = 46,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,028.32/228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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