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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.34, 346.74 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.34, 346.74 and 133.88 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.34 : 346.74 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.34/346.74 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.34x = 346.74 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.34x = 46,421.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,421.55/231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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