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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 312.72 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 312.72 and 133.43 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 312.72 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/312.72 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 312.72 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 41,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,726.23/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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