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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.83, 344.81 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.83, 344.81 and 133.64 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.83 : 344.81 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.83/344.81 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.83x = 344.81 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.83x = 46,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,080.41/229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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