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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.81, 317.20 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.81, 317.20 and 183.16 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.81 : 317.20 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.81/317.20 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.81x = 317.20 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.81x = 58,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,098.83/229.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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