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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 342.60 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 342.60 and 141.76 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 342.60 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/342.60 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 342.60 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 48,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,566.98/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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