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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 505.32 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 505.32 and 228.24 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 505.32 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/505.32 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 505.32 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 115,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,334.24/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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