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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.33, 505.58 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.33, 505.58 and 226.44 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.33 : 505.58 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.33/505.58 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.33x = 505.58 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.33x = 114,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,483.21/366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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