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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.93, 315.94 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.93, 315.94 and 130.72 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.93 : 315.94 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.93/315.94 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.93x = 315.94 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.93x = 41,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,299.10/228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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