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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 505 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 505 and 226.02 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 505 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/505 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 505 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 114,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,140.10/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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