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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.97, 317.51 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.97, 317.51 and 205.37 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.97 : 317.51 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.97/317.51 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.97x = 317.51 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.97x = 65,204.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,204.41/229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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