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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.23, 505.26 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.23, 505.26 and 226.22 is: 312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.23 : 505.26 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.23/505.26 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.23x = 505.26 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.23x = 114,297.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,297.39/366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.10

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