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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.61, 315.39 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.61, 315.39 and 130.31 is: 179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.61 : 315.39 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.61/315.39 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.61x = 315.39 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.61x = 41,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,098.02/228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.78

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