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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.54, 317.02 and 159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.54, 317.02 and 159.70 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.54 : 317.02 = 159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.54/317.02 = 159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.54x = 317.02 × 159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.54x = 50,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,628.09/229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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