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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.52, 510 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.52, 510 and 227.80 is: 314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.52 : 510 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.52/510 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.52x = 510 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.52x = 116,178
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,178/369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.40

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