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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.38, 347.08 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.38, 347.08 and 133.82 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.38 : 347.08 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.38/347.08 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.38x = 347.08 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.38x = 46,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,446.25/231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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