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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.28, 316.40 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.28, 316.40 and 131.03 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.28 : 316.40 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.28/316.40 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.28x = 316.40 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.28x = 41,459.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,459.41/229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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