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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 315.57 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 315.57 and 130.42 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 315.57 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/315.57 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 315.57 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 41,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,156.64/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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