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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.61, 343.32 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.61, 343.32 and 133.03 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.61 : 343.32 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.61/343.32 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.61x = 343.32 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.61x = 45,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,671.86/228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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