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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.41, 344.05 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.41, 344.05 and 133.22 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.41 : 344.05 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.41/344.05 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.41x = 344.05 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.41x = 45,834.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,834.34/229.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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