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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 312.82 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 312.82 and 133.42 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 312.82 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/312.82 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 312.82 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 41,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,734.21/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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