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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 505.02 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 505.02 and 226.20 is: 312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 505.02 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/505.02 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 505.02 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 114,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,235.52/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.08

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