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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.99, 504.93 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.99, 504.93 and 226.02 is: 311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.99 : 504.93 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.99/504.93 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.99x = 504.93 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.99x = 114,127.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,127.02/365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.84

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