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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 505.40 and 226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 505.40 and 226.30 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 505.40 = 226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/505.40 = 226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 505.40 × 226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 114,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,372.02/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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