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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 315.80 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 315.80 and 140.36 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 315.80 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/315.80 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 315.80 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 44,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,325.69/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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