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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 346.64 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 346.64 and 133.64 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 346.64 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/346.64 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 346.64 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 46,324.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,324.97/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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