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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 504.96 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 504.96 and 226.08 is: 311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 504.96 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/504.96 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 504.96 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 114,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,161.36/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.87

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