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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.36, 315.10 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.36, 315.10 and 130.12 is: 179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.36 : 315.10 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.36/315.10 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.36x = 315.10 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.36x = 41,000.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,000.81/228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.54

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