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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 312.40 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 312.40 and 133.10 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 312.40 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/312.40 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 312.40 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 41,580.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,580.44/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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