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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.35, 316.79 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.35, 316.79 and 194.34 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.35 : 316.79 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.35/316.79 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.35x = 316.79 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.35x = 61,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,564.97/229.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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