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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.35, 315.10 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.35, 315.10 and 130.13 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.35 : 315.10 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.35/315.10 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.35x = 315.10 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.35x = 41,002.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002.06/228.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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