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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.05, 504.97 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.05, 504.97 and 226.16 is: 311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.05 : 504.97 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.05/504.97 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.05x = 504.97 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.05x = 114,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,204.02/366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.99

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