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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.50, 316.67 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.50, 316.67 and 131.24 is: 181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.50 : 316.67 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.50/316.67 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.50x = 316.67 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.50x = 41,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,559.77/229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.09

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