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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 344.62 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 344.62 and 133.63 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 344.62 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/344.62 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 344.62 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 46,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,051.57/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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