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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.28, 316.38 and 129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.28, 316.38 and 129.70 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.28 : 316.38 = 129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.28/316.38 = 129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.28x = 316.38 × 129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.28x = 41,034.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,034.49/229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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