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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 312.48 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 312.48 and 133.16 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 312.48 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/312.48 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 312.48 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 41,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,609.84/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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