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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.72, 317.12 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.72, 317.12 and 183.28 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.72 : 317.12 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.72/317.12 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.72x = 317.12 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.72x = 58,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,121.75/229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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