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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.22, 316.22 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.22, 316.22 and 130.94 is: 180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.22 : 316.22 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.22/316.22 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.22x = 316.22 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.22x = 41,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,405.85/229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.64

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