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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.35, 317.04 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.35, 317.04 and 185.61 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.35 : 317.04 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.35/317.04 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.35x = 317.04 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.35x = 58,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,845.79/229.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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