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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.86, 315.80 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.86, 315.80 and 130.61 is: 180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.86 : 315.80 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.86/315.80 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.86x = 315.80 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.86x = 41,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,246.64/228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.23

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