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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.17, 314.94 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.17, 314.94 and 129.96 is: 179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.17 : 314.94 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.17/314.94 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.17x = 314.94 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.17x = 40,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,929.60/228.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.39

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