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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.19, 316.08 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.19, 316.08 and 167.22 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.19 : 316.08 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.19/316.08 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.19x = 316.08 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.19x = 52,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,854.90/229.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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