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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 512.00 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 512.00 and 133.30 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 512.00 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/512.00 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 512.00 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 68,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,247.94/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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