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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.03, 316.05 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.03, 316.05 and 130.79 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.03 : 316.05 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.03/316.05 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.03x = 316.05 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.03x = 41,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,336.18/229.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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