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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 503.66 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 503.66 and 227 is: 313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 503.66 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/503.66 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 503.66 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 114,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,330.82/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.30

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