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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 346.72 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 346.72 and 133.34 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 346.72 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/346.72 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 346.72 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 46,231.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,231.64/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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