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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.22, 315.02 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.22, 315.02 and 130.01 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.22 : 315.02 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.22/315.02 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.22x = 315.02 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.22x = 40,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,954.50/228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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