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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.14, 341.71 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.14, 341.71 and 141.49 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.14 : 341.71 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.14/341.71 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.14x = 341.71 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.14x = 48,348.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,348.55/228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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