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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.66, 507.27 and 227.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.66, 507.27 and 227.71 is: 314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.66 : 507.27 = 227.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.66/507.27 = 227.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.66x = 507.27 × 227.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.66x = 115,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,510.45/367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.18

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