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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.39, 507.09 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.39, 507.09 and 227.42 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.39 : 507.09 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.39/507.09 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.39x = 507.09 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.39x = 115,321.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,321.27/367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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