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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.07, 316.08 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.07, 316.08 and 130.83 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.07 : 316.08 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.07/316.08 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.07x = 316.08 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.07x = 41,352.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,352.75/229.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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