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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 506.12 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 506.12 and 227.10 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 506.12 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/506.12 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 506.12 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 114,939.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,939.85/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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