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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.38, 316.46 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.38, 316.46 and 131.09 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.38 : 316.46 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.38/316.46 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.38x = 316.46 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.38x = 41,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,482.75/229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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