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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.07, 316.24 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.07, 316.24 and 145.15 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.07 : 316.24 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.07/316.24 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.07x = 316.24 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.07x = 45,903.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,903.92/229.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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