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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 314.66 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 314.66 and 129.77 is: 179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 314.66 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/314.66 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 314.66 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 40,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,832.18/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.07

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