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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 503.78 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365, 503.78 and 227.08 is: 313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 503.78 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/503.78 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 503.78 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 114,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,398.36/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.42

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