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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.87, 315.81 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.87, 315.81 and 130.62 is: 180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.87 : 315.81 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.87/315.81 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.87x = 315.81 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.87x = 41,251.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,251.10/228.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.24

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