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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.58, 315.45 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.58, 315.45 and 130.36 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.58 : 315.45 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.58/315.45 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.58x = 315.45 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.58x = 41,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,122.06/228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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