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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.30, 346.97 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.30, 346.97 and 133.78 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.30 : 346.97 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.30/346.97 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.30x = 346.97 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.30x = 46,417.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,417.65/231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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