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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.14, 507.43 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.14, 507.43 and 227.95 is: 314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.14 : 507.43 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.14/507.43 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.14x = 507.43 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.14x = 115,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,668.67/368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.20

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