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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.59, 312.65 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.59, 312.65 and 133.31 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.59 : 312.65 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.59/312.65 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.59x = 312.65 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.59x = 41,679.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,679.37/226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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