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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.61, 507.31 and 227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.61, 507.31 and 227.73 is: 314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.61 : 507.31 = 227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.61/507.31 = 227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.61x = 507.31 × 227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.61x = 115,531.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,531.04/367.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.28

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