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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.17, 506.67 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.17, 506.67 and 227.24 is: 313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.17 : 506.67 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.17/506.67 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.17x = 506.67 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.17x = 115,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,133.16/367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.57

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