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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.34, 505.02 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.34, 505.02 and 226.36 is: 312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.34 : 505.02 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.34/505.02 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.34x = 505.02 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.34x = 114,316.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,316.33/366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.05

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