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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.73, 315.67 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.73, 315.67 and 130.47 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.73 : 315.67 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.73/315.67 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.73x = 315.67 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.73x = 41,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,185.46/228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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