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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.77, 508.87 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.77, 508.87 and 227.01 is: 313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.77 : 508.87 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.77/508.87 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.77x = 508.87 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.77x = 115,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,518.58/368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.25

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