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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.58, 342.77 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.58, 342.77 and 141.78 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.58 : 342.77 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.58/342.77 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.58x = 342.77 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.58x = 48,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,597.66/228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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