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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.43, 315.30 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.43, 315.30 and 141.13 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.43 : 315.30 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.43/315.30 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.43x = 315.30 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.43x = 44,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,498.29/228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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