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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.75, 316.95 and 159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.75, 316.95 and 159.95 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.75 : 316.95 = 159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.75/316.95 = 159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.75x = 316.95 × 159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.75x = 50,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,696.35/229.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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