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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.72, 344.69 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.72, 344.69 and 133.54 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.72 : 344.69 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.72/344.69 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.72x = 344.69 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.72x = 46,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,029.90/229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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