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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 312.50 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 312.50 and 133.22 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 312.50 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/312.50 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 312.50 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 41,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,632.36/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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