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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.93, 315.95 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.93, 315.95 and 146.04 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.93 : 315.95 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.93/315.95 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.93x = 315.95 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.93x = 46,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,140.61/228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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