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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 505.44 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 505.44 and 226.36 is: 312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 505.44 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/505.44 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 505.44 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 114,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,411.40/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.34

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