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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 314.97 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 314.97 and 129.98 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 314.97 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/314.97 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 314.97 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 40,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,939.80/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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