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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.45, 315.26 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.45, 315.26 and 141.11 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.45 : 315.26 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.45/315.26 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.45x = 315.26 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.45x = 44,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,485.77/228.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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