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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 506.03 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 506.03 and 226.79 is: 313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 506.03 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/506.03 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 506.03 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 114,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,758.88/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.07

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