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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.04, 341.62 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.04, 341.62 and 140.96 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.04 : 341.62 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.04/341.62 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.04x = 341.62 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.04x = 48,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,155.26/228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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