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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.22, 316.28 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.22, 316.28 and 129.60 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.22 : 316.28 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.22/316.28 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.22x = 316.28 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.22x = 40,990.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,990.35/229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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