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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 318.96 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 318.96 and 229.28 is: 315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 318.96 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/318.96 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 318.96 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 73,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,131.15/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.66

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