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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.50, 344.32 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.50, 344.32 and 133.26 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.50 : 344.32 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.50/344.32 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.50x = 344.32 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.50x = 45,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,884.08/229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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