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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.63, 315.53 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.63, 315.53 and 141.33 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.63 : 315.53 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.63/315.53 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.63x = 315.53 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.63x = 44,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,593.85/228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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