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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.86, 315.82 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.86, 315.82 and 129.28 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.86 : 315.82 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.86/315.82 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.86x = 315.82 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.86x = 40,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,829.21/228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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