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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.77, 315.73 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.77, 315.73 and 130.55 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.77 : 315.73 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.77/315.73 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.77x = 315.73 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.77x = 41,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,217.14/228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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