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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.28, 312.23 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.28, 312.23 and 133.01 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.28 : 312.23 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.28/312.23 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.28x = 312.23 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.28x = 41,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,530.83/226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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