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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.10, 316.01 and 201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.10, 316.01 and 201.47 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.10 : 316.01 = 201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.10/316.01 = 201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.10x = 316.01 × 201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.10x = 63,665.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,665.46/229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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