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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 504.90 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 504.90 and 226.20 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 504.90 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/504.90 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 504.90 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 114,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,208.38/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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