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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.98, 344.61 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.98, 344.61 and 133.50 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.98 : 344.61 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.98/344.61 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.98x = 344.61 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.98x = 46,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,005.44/229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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