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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.99, 317.13 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.99, 317.13 and 164.38 is: 226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.99 : 317.13 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.99/317.13 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.99x = 317.13 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.99x = 52,129.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,129.83/229.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.66

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