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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 506.99 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 506.99 and 227.45 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 506.99 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/506.99 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 506.99 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 115,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,316.71/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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