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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.37, 316.49 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.37, 316.49 and 131.09 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.37 : 316.49 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.37/316.49 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.37x = 316.49 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.37x = 41,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,486.44/229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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