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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.78, 344.61 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.78, 344.61 and 133.54 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.78 : 344.61 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.78/344.61 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.78x = 344.61 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.78x = 46,019.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,019.22/229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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