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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.01, 316.04 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.01, 316.04 and 130.78 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.01 : 316.04 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.01/316.04 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.01x = 316.04 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.01x = 41,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,331.71/229.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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