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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 317.36 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 317.36 and 130.36 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 317.36 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/317.36 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 317.36 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 41,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,371.05/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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