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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 344.98 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 344.98 and 133.48 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 344.98 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/344.98 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 344.98 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 46,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,047.93/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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