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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.56, 343.92 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.56, 343.92 and 133.44 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.56 : 343.92 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.56/343.92 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.56x = 343.92 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.56x = 45,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,892.68/229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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