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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 505.03 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 505.03 and 226.21 is: 311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 505.03 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/505.03 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 505.03 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 114,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,241.01/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.80

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