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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.32, 315.08 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.32, 315.08 and 130.10 is: 179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.32 : 315.08 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.32/315.08 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.32x = 315.08 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.32x = 40,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,991.91/228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.54

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