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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.35, 314.85 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.35, 314.85 and 141.01 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.35 : 314.85 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.35/314.85 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.35x = 314.85 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.35x = 44,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396.74/228.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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