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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.74, 315.66 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.74, 315.66 and 130.50 is: 180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.74 : 315.66 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.74/315.66 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.74x = 315.66 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.74x = 41,191.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,191.40/228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.08

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