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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.49, 505.65 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.49, 505.65 and 226.54 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.49 : 505.65 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.49/505.65 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.49x = 505.65 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.49x = 114,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,549.95/366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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