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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.23, 315.50 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.23, 315.50 and 201.42 is: 277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.23 : 315.50 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.23/315.50 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.23x = 315.50 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.23x = 63,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,547.00/229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.22

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