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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.07, 505.14 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.07, 505.14 and 226.34 is: 312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.07 : 505.14 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.07/505.14 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.07x = 505.14 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.07x = 114,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,334.75/366.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.33

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