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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 506.56 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 506.56 and 227.28 is: 313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 506.56 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/506.56 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 506.56 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 115,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,130.96/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.61

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