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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.88, 506.40 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.88, 506.40 and 226.92 is: 313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.88 : 506.40 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.88/506.40 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.88x = 506.40 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.88x = 114,912.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,912.01/366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.21

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