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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.99, 507.82 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.99, 507.82 and 228.06 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.99 : 507.82 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.99/507.82 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.99x = 507.82 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.99x = 115,811.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,811.59/367.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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