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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.83, 315.60 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.83, 315.60 and 145.95 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.83 : 315.60 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.83/315.60 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.83x = 315.60 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.83x = 46,061.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,061.86/228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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