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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.99, 315.99 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.99, 315.99 and 125.49 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.99 : 315.99 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.99/315.99 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.99x = 315.99 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.99x = 39,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653.59/228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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