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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 315.26 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 315.26 and 130.20 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 315.26 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/315.26 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 315.26 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 41,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,046.20/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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