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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 341.88 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 341.88 and 141.43 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 341.88 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/341.88 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 341.88 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 48,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,351.34/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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