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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.84, 344.90 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.84, 344.90 and 133.64 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.84 : 344.90 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.84/344.90 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.84x = 344.90 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.84x = 46,092.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,092.44/229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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