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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 315.99 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 315.99 and 179.88 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 315.99 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/315.99 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 315.99 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 56,840.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,840.28/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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