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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.61, 315.40 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.61, 315.40 and 130.30 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.61 : 315.40 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.61/315.40 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.61x = 315.40 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.61x = 41,095.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,095.37/228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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