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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.54, 506.99 and 227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.54, 506.99 and 227.61 is: 313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.54 : 506.99 = 227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.54/506.99 = 227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.54x = 506.99 × 227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.54x = 115,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,396.56/367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.97

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