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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 505.32 and 226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 505.32 and 226.37 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 505.32 = 226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/505.32 = 226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 505.32 × 226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 114,386.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,386.76/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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