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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 506.44 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 506.44 and 227.24 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 506.44 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/506.44 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 506.44 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 115,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,083.43/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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