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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.41, 346.88 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.41, 346.88 and 133.79 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.41 : 346.88 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.41/346.88 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.41x = 346.88 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.41x = 46,409.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,409.08/231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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