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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.40, 315.13 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.40, 315.13 and 130.16 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.40 : 315.13 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.40/315.13 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.40x = 315.13 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.40x = 41,015.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,015.09/228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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