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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.28, 506.71 and 227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.28, 506.71 and 227.31 is: 313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.28 : 506.71 = 227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.28/506.71 = 227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.28x = 506.71 × 227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.28x = 115,177.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,177.36/367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.59

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