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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 506.86 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 506.86 and 227.41 is: 313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 506.86 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/506.86 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 506.86 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 115,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,263.20/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.78

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