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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.66, 346.11 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.66, 346.11 and 134.42 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.66 : 346.11 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.66/346.11 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.66x = 346.11 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.66x = 46,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,524.11/230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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