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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.33, 315.03 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.33, 315.03 and 130.05 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.33 : 315.03 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.33/315.03 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.33x = 315.03 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.33x = 40,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,969.65/228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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