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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 507.33 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 507.33 and 227.66 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 507.33 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/507.33 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 507.33 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 115,496.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,496.21/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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