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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.28, 435 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.28, 435 and 228.07 is: 314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.28 : 435 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.28/435 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.28x = 435 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.28x = 99,210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,210.45/315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.67

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