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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.96, 316.56 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.96, 316.56 and 202.20 is: 278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.96 : 316.56 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.96/316.56 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.96x = 316.56 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.96x = 64,008.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,008.43/229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.35

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