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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 315.16 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 315.16 and 130.14 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 315.16 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/315.16 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 315.16 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 41,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,014.60/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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