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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 312.40 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 312.40 and 133.12 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 312.40 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/312.40 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 312.40 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 41,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,586.69/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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