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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 315.82 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 315.82 and 130.60 is: 180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 315.82 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/315.82 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 315.82 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 41,246.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,246.16/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.24

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