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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 341.81 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 341.81 and 141.33 is: 211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 341.81 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/341.81 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 341.81 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 48,308.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,308.01/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.65

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