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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.35, 312.38 and 133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.35, 312.38 and 133.11 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.35 : 312.38 = 133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.35/312.38 = 133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.35x = 312.38 × 133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.35x = 41,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,580.24/226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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