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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 314.92 and 129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 314.92 and 129.97 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 314.92 = 129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/314.92 = 129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 314.92 × 129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 40,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,929.69/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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