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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.63, 312.71 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.63, 312.71 and 133.35 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.63 : 312.71 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.63/312.71 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.63x = 312.71 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.63x = 41,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,697.65/226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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