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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.84, 317.42 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.84, 317.42 and 181.24 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.84 : 317.42 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.84/317.42 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.84x = 317.42 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.84x = 57,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,529.20/229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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