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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 316.80 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 316.80 and 142.22 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 316.80 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/316.80 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 316.80 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 45,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,055.30/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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