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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.44, 316.20 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.44, 316.20 and 185.76 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.44 : 316.20 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.44/316.20 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.44x = 316.20 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.44x = 58,737.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,737.31/229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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