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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.50, 315.38 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.50, 315.38 and 130.32 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.50 : 315.38 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.50/315.38 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.50x = 315.38 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.50x = 41,100.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,100.32/228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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