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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 341.52 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 341.52 and 141.66 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 341.52 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/341.52 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 341.52 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 48,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,379.72/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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