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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.33, 343.74 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.33, 343.74 and 131.88 is: 197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.33 : 343.74 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.33/343.74 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.33x = 343.74 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.33x = 45,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,332.43/229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.67

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