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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.11, 316.19 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.11, 316.19 and 130.84 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.11 : 316.19 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.11/316.19 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.11x = 316.19 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.11x = 41,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,370.30/229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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