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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.83, 316.49 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.83, 316.49 and 197.01 is: 271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.83 : 316.49 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.83/316.49 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.83x = 316.49 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.83x = 62,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,350.71/229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.29

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