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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.21, 343.91 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.21, 343.91 and 133 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.21 : 343.91 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.21/343.91 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.21x = 343.91 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.21x = 45,740.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,740.03/229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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