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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.22, 506.77 and 227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.22, 506.77 and 227.31 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.22 : 506.77 = 227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.22/506.77 = 227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.22x = 506.77 × 227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.22x = 115,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,193.89/367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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