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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.05, 505.10 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.05, 505.10 and 226.13 is: 312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.05 : 505.10 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.05/505.10 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.05x = 505.10 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.05x = 114,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,216.30/366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.02

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