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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.89, 315.87 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.89, 315.87 and 129.32 is: 178.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.89 : 315.87 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.89/315.87 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.89x = 315.87 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.89x = 40,848.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,848.31/228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.46

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