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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 507.24 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 507.24 and 227.90 is: 314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 507.24 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/507.24 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 507.24 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 115,600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,600.00/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.39

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