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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.94, 315.84 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.94, 315.84 and 141.46 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.94 : 315.84 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.94/315.84 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.94x = 315.84 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.94x = 44,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,678.73/228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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