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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.43, 347.22 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.43, 347.22 and 133.87 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.43 : 347.22 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.43/347.22 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.43x = 347.22 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.43x = 46,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,481.47/231.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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