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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.51, 315.35 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.51, 315.35 and 130.28 is: 179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.51 : 315.35 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.51/315.35 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.51x = 315.35 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.51x = 41,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,081.57/228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.78

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