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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.57, 316.82 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.57, 316.82 and 130.01 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.57 : 316.82 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.57/316.82 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.57x = 316.82 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.57x = 41,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,188.51/229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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