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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 505.10 and 226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 505.10 and 226.05 is: 311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 505.10 = 226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/505.10 = 226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 505.10 × 226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 114,177.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,177.86/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.81

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