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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.83, 346.24 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.83, 346.24 and 133.48 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.83 : 346.24 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.83/346.24 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.83x = 346.24 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.83x = 46,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,214.38/230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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