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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 506.25 and 226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 506.25 and 226.93 is: 313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 506.25 = 226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/506.25 = 226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 506.25 × 226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 114,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,883.31/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.07

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