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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.50, 315.34 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.50, 315.34 and 128.93 is: 177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.50 : 315.34 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.50/315.34 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.50x = 315.34 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.50x = 40,654.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,654.89/228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.92

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