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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.59, 317.52 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.59, 317.52 and 183.42 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.59 : 317.52 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.59/317.52 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.59x = 317.52 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.59x = 58,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,239.52/229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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