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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 312.21 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 312.21 and 133.01 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 312.21 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/312.21 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 312.21 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 41,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,526.66/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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