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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.57, 316.79 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.57, 316.79 and 131.30 is: 181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.57 : 316.79 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.57/316.79 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.57x = 316.79 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.57x = 41,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,593.97/229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.18

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