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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.05, 341.92 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.05, 341.92 and 141.38 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.05 : 341.92 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.05/341.92 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.05x = 341.92 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.05x = 48,338.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,338.23/228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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