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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.22, 343.94 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.22, 343.94 and 133.04 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.22 : 343.94 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.22/343.94 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.22x = 343.94 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.22x = 45,757.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,757.78/229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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