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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.48, 343.81 and 131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.48, 343.81 and 131.87 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.48 : 343.81 = 131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.48/343.81 = 131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.48x = 343.81 × 131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.48x = 45,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338.75/229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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