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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.49, 316.57 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.49, 316.57 and 159.43 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.49 : 316.57 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.49/316.57 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.49x = 316.57 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.49x = 50,469.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,469.17/229.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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