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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 312.26 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 312.26 and 133.02 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 312.26 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/312.26 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 312.26 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 41,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,536.12/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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