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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.46, 312.39 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.46, 312.39 and 133.18 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.46 : 312.39 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.46/312.39 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.46x = 312.39 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.46x = 41,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,603.32/226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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