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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.57, 315.41 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.57, 315.41 and 141.22 is: 194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.57 : 315.41 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.57/315.41 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.57x = 315.41 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.57x = 44,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541.89/228.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.88

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