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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.02, 506.58 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.02, 506.58 and 227.26 is: 313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.02 : 506.58 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.02/506.58 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.02x = 506.58 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.02x = 115,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,125.37/367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.68

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