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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.87, 315.76 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.87, 315.76 and 129.27 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.87 : 315.76 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.87/315.76 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.87x = 315.76 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.87x = 40,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,819.10/228.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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