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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 312.12 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 312.12 and 132.96 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 312.12 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/312.12 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 312.12 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 41,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,499.48/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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