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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 505.32 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 505.32 and 226.22 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 505.32 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/505.32 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 505.32 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 114,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,313.49/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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