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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.63, 316.82 and 131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.63, 316.82 and 131.35 is: 181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.63 : 316.82 = 131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.63/316.82 = 131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.63x = 316.82 × 131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.63x = 41,614.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,614.31/229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.22

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