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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 505.68 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 505.68 and 226.62 is: 312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 505.68 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/505.68 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 505.68 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 114,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,597.20/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.70

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