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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.51, 344.26 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.51, 344.26 and 133.25 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.51 : 344.26 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.51/344.26 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.51x = 344.26 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.51x = 45,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,872.65/229.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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