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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.38, 342.08 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.38, 342.08 and 141.74 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.38 : 342.08 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.38/342.08 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.38x = 342.08 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.38x = 48,487.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,487.63/228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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