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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.29, 506.70 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.29, 506.70 and 227.37 is: 313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.29 : 506.70 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.29/506.70 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.29x = 506.70 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.29x = 115,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,208.38/367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.67

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