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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.44, 342.56 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.44, 342.56 and 141.78 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.44 : 342.56 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.44/342.56 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.44x = 342.56 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.44x = 48,568.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,568.16/228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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