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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.47, 315.23 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.47, 315.23 and 130.23 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.47 : 315.23 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.47/315.23 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.47x = 315.23 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.47x = 41,051.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,051.75/228.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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