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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 507.27 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 507.27 and 229.50 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 507.27 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/507.27 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 507.27 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 116,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,418.47/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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