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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.30, 506.97 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.30, 506.97 and 227.44 is: 313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.30 : 506.97 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.30/506.97 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.30x = 506.97 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.30x = 115,305.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,305.26/367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.93

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