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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.67, 315.59 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.67, 315.59 and 129.11 is: 178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.67 : 315.59 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.67/315.59 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.67x = 315.59 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.67x = 40,743.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,743.60/228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.18

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