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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.43, 315.24 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.43, 315.24 and 130.18 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.43 : 315.24 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.43/315.24 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.43x = 315.24 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.43x = 41,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,037.94/228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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