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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 505.66 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 505.66 and 226.69 is: 312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 505.66 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/505.66 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 505.66 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 114,627.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,627.08/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.48

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