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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.61, 315.48 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.61, 315.48 and 130.36 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.61 : 315.48 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.61/315.48 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.61x = 315.48 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.61x = 41,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,125.97/228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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