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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 507.06 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 507.06 and 227.62 is: 314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 507.06 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/507.06 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 507.06 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 115,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,417.00/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.08

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