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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.17, 347.02 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.17, 347.02 and 133.78 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.17 : 347.02 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.17/347.02 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.17x = 347.02 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.17x = 46,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,424.72/231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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