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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 507.65 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 507.65 and 227.93 is: 314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 507.65 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/507.65 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 507.65 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 115,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,708.79/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.55

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