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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.50, 435.11 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.50, 435.11 and 228.15 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.50 : 435.11 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.50/435.11 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.50x = 435.11 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.50x = 99,269.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,269.21/315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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