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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 342.19 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 342.19 and 141.45 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 342.19 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/342.19 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 342.19 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 48,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,402.78/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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