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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 312.37 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 312.37 and 133.10 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 312.37 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/312.37 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 312.37 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 41,575.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,575.78/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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