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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 505.80 and 226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 505.80 and 226.82 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 505.80 = 226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/505.80 = 226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 505.80 × 226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 114,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,725.56/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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