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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.10, 497.24 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.10, 497.24 and 227.40 is: 314.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.10 : 497.24 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.10/497.24 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.10x = 497.24 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.10x = 113,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,072.38/360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.00

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