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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.89, 507.71 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.89, 507.71 and 228.02 is: 314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.89 : 507.71 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.89/507.71 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.89x = 507.71 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.89x = 115,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,766.07/367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.68

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