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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 338.54 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 338.54 and 133.47 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 338.54 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/338.54 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 338.54 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 45,184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,184.27/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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