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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 504.86 and 226.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 504.86 and 226.06 is: 311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 504.86 = 226.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/504.86 = 226.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 504.86 × 226.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 114,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,128.65/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.90

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