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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.86, 315.89 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.86, 315.89 and 141.48 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.86 : 315.89 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.86/315.89 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.86x = 315.89 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.86x = 44,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,692.12/228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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