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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.42, 316.59 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.42, 316.59 and 131.18 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.42 : 316.59 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.42/316.59 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.42x = 316.59 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.42x = 41,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,530.28/229.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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