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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.53, 315.37 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.53, 315.37 and 130.27 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.53 : 315.37 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.53/315.37 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.53x = 315.37 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.53x = 41,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,083.25/228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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