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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.71, 344.61 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.71, 344.61 and 133.50 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.71 : 344.61 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.71/344.61 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.71x = 344.61 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.71x = 46,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,005.44/229.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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