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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.18, 346.53 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.18, 346.53 and 133.56 is: 200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.18 : 346.53 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.18/346.53 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.18x = 346.53 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.18x = 46,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,282.55/231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.20

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