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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.95, 315.98 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.95, 315.98 and 130.71 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.95 : 315.98 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.95/315.98 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.95x = 315.98 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.95x = 41,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,302.40/228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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