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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.01, 346.59 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.01, 346.59 and 133.63 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.01 : 346.59 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.01/346.59 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.01x = 346.59 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.01x = 46,313.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,313.09/231.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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