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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.34, 342.71 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.34, 342.71 and 141.40 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.34 : 342.71 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.34/342.71 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.34x = 342.71 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.34x = 48,456.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,456.77/228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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