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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.89, 507.69 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.89, 507.69 and 227.97 is: 314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.89 : 507.69 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.89/507.69 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.89x = 507.69 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.89x = 115,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,738.09/367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.60

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