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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.79, 505.94 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.79, 505.94 and 224.93 is: 310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.79 : 505.94 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.79/505.94 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.79x = 505.94 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.79x = 113,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,801.22/366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.26

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