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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.85, 315.81 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.85, 315.81 and 141.57 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.85 : 315.81 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.85/315.81 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.85x = 315.81 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.85x = 44,709.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,709.22/228.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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