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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.30, 316.34 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.30, 316.34 and 185.16 is: 255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.30 : 316.34 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.30/316.34 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.30x = 316.34 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.30x = 58,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,573.51/229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.44

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