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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.55, 316.77 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.55, 316.77 and 131.34 is: 181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.55 : 316.77 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.55/316.77 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.55x = 316.77 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.55x = 41,604.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,604.57/229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.25

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