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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 436.49 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 436.49 and 229.23 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 436.49 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/436.49 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 436.49 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 100,056.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,056.32/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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