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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.74, 317.02 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.74, 317.02 and 131.48 is: 181.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.74 : 317.02 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.74/317.02 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.74x = 317.02 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.74x = 41,681.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,681.79/229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.43

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