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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.68, 315.60 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.68, 315.60 and 141.44 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.68 : 315.60 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.68/315.60 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.68x = 315.60 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.68x = 44,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,638.46/228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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