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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 506.69 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 506.69 and 227.37 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 506.69 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/506.69 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 506.69 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 115,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,204.97/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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