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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.61, 316.82 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.61, 316.82 and 131.34 is: 181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.61 : 316.82 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.61/316.82 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.61x = 316.82 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.61x = 41,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,611.47/229.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.23

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