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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.61, 505.93 and 226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.61, 505.93 and 226.73 is: 312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 505.93 = 226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/505.93 = 226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 505.93 × 226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 114,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,708.42/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.89

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