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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 506.07 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 506.07 and 226.76 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 506.07 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/506.07 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 506.07 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 114,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,753.90/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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