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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 316.41 and 185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 316.41 and 185.40 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 316.41 = 185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/316.41 = 185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 316.41 × 185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 58,662.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,662.41/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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