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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.10, 505.10 and 226.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.10, 505.10 and 226.33 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.10 : 505.10 = 226.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.10/505.10 = 226.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.10x = 505.10 × 226.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.10x = 114,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,318.59/366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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