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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.63, 315.48 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.63, 315.48 and 130.40 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.63 : 315.48 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.63/315.48 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.63x = 315.48 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.63x = 41,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,137.01/228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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