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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 344.54 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 344.54 and 133.58 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 344.54 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/344.54 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 344.54 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 46,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,023.65/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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