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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.91, 506.44 and 227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.91, 506.44 and 227.05 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.91 : 506.44 = 227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.91/506.44 = 227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.91x = 506.44 × 227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.91x = 114,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,987.20/366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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