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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.81, 315.78 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.81, 315.78 and 134.31 is: 185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.81 : 315.78 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.81/315.78 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.81x = 315.78 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.81x = 42,412.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,412.41/228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.36

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