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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.49, 315.33 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.49, 315.33 and 130.22 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.49 : 315.33 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.49/315.33 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.49x = 315.33 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.49x = 41,061.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,061.39/228.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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