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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 312.55 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 312.55 and 133.23 is: 183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 312.55 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/312.55 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 312.55 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 41,641.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,641.04/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.86

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