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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.50, 315.33 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.50, 315.33 and 130.25 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.50 : 315.33 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.50/315.33 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.50x = 315.33 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.50x = 41,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,072.52/228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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