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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 506.05 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 506.05 and 226.95 is: 312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 506.05 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/506.05 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 506.05 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 114,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,848.05/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.82

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