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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.01, 315.99 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.01, 315.99 and 130.76 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.01 : 315.99 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.01/315.99 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.01x = 315.99 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.01x = 41,318.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,318.85/229.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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