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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 341.95 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 341.95 and 130.48 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 341.95 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/341.95 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 341.95 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 44,617.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,617.64/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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