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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.11, 312.08 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.11, 312.08 and 132.84 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.11 : 312.08 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.11/312.08 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.11x = 312.08 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.11x = 41,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,456.04/226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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