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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 315.54 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 315.54 and 130.42 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 315.54 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/315.54 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 315.54 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 41,152.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,152.17/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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