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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 504.88 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 504.88 and 226.18 is: 311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 504.88 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/504.88 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 504.88 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 114,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,193.76/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.99

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