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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.69, 315.59 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.69, 315.59 and 130.44 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.69 : 315.59 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.69/315.59 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.69x = 315.59 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.69x = 41,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,166.34/228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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