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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.70, 317.01 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.70, 317.01 and 131.47 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.70 : 317.01 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.70/317.01 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.70x = 317.01 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.70x = 41,676.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,676.51/229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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