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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.47, 316.62 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.47, 316.62 and 131.21 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.47 : 316.62 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.47/316.62 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.47x = 316.62 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.47x = 41,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,543.71/229.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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