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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.13, 506.39 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.13, 506.39 and 227.27 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 506.39 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/506.39 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 506.39 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 115,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,087.38/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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