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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 505.44 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 505.44 and 226.60 is: 312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 505.44 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/505.44 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 505.44 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 114,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,532.70/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.69

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