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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 315.89 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 315.89 and 130.69 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 315.89 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/315.89 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 315.89 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 41,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,283.66/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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