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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.81, 344.72 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.81, 344.72 and 133.63 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.81 : 344.72 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.81/344.72 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.81x = 344.72 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.81x = 46,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,064.93/229.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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