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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.05, 315.36 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.05, 315.36 and 196.11 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.05 : 315.36 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.05/315.36 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.05x = 315.36 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.05x = 61,845.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,845.25/229.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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