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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 550.03 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 550.03 and 226.04 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 550.03 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/550.03 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 550.03 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 124,327.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,327.65/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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