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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.62, 315.48 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.62, 315.48 and 130.38 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.62 : 315.48 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.62/315.48 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.62x = 315.48 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.62x = 41,132.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,132.28/228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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