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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.78, 506.10 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.78, 506.10 and 226.92 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.78 : 506.10 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.78/506.10 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.78x = 506.10 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.78x = 114,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,844.21/366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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