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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 315.30 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 315.30 and 141.16 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 315.30 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/315.30 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 315.30 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 44,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,507.75/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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