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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.43, 507.04 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.43, 507.04 and 227.51 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.43 : 507.04 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.43/507.04 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.43x = 507.04 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.43x = 115,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,353.57/367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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