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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 341.94 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 341.94 and 141.65 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 341.94 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/341.94 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 341.94 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 48,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,434.09/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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