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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 312.80 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 312.80 and 133.46 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 312.80 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/312.80 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 312.80 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 41,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746.29/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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