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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 507.44 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 507.44 and 227.84 is: 314.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 507.44 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/507.44 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 507.44 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 115,615.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,615.13/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.44

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