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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.39, 315.09 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.39, 315.09 and 130.11 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.39 : 315.09 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.39/315.09 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.39x = 315.09 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.39x = 40,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,996.36/228.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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