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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.85, 315.75 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.85, 315.75 and 130.58 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.85 : 315.75 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.85/315.75 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.85x = 315.75 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.85x = 41,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230.64/228.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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