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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.75, 507.36 and 227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.75, 507.36 and 227.89 is: 314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.75 : 507.36 = 227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.75/507.36 = 227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.75x = 507.36 × 227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.75x = 115,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,622.27/367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.40

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