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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.37, 344.10 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.37, 344.10 and 133.16 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.37 : 344.10 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.37/344.10 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.37x = 344.10 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.37x = 45,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,819.69/229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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