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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 505.58 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 505.58 and 226.42 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 505.58 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/505.58 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 505.58 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 114,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,473.42/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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