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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.09, 314.79 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.09, 314.79 and 129.86 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.09 : 314.79 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.09/314.79 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.09x = 314.79 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.09x = 40,878.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,878.63/228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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