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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 346.28 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 346.28 and 133.43 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 346.28 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/346.28 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 346.28 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 46,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,201.74/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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