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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.60, 507.18 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.60, 507.18 and 227.82 is: 314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.60 : 507.18 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.60/507.18 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.60x = 507.18 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.60x = 115,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,545.75/367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.32

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