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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 507.11 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 507.11 and 227.49 is: 314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 507.11 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/507.11 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 507.11 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 115,361.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,361.32/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.06

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