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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 507.36 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 507.36 and 227.82 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 507.36 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/507.36 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 507.36 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 115,586.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,586.76/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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