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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.30, 312.26 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.30, 312.26 and 133.03 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.30 : 312.26 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.30/312.26 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.30x = 312.26 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.30x = 41,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,539.04/226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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