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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 312.28 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 312.28 and 133.08 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 312.28 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/312.28 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 312.28 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 41,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,558.22/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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