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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.28, 312.26 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.28, 312.26 and 133.08 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.28 : 312.26 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.28/312.26 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.28x = 312.26 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.28x = 41,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,554.90/226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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