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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 342 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 342 and 141.82 is: 212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 342 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/342 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 342 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 48,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,502.44/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.25

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