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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 314.65 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 314.65 and 129.76 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 314.65 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/314.65 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 314.65 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 40,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,828.98/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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