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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.58, 316.80 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.58, 316.80 and 131.36 is: 181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.58 : 316.80 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.58/316.80 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.58x = 316.80 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.58x = 41,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,614.85/229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.27

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