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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.11, 343.76 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.11, 343.76 and 131.61 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.11 : 343.76 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.11/343.76 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.11x = 343.76 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.11x = 45,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,241.60/229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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