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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 315.46 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 315.46 and 141.43 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 315.46 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/315.46 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 315.46 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 44,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,615.51/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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