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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.49, 316.71 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.49, 316.71 and 131.22 is: 181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.49 : 316.71 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.49/316.71 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.49x = 316.71 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.49x = 41,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,558.03/229.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.09

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