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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.90, 315.83 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.90, 315.83 and 130.64 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.90 : 315.83 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.90/315.83 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.90x = 315.83 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.90x = 41,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,260.03/228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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