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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.54, 545.88 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.54, 545.88 and 227.45 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.54 : 545.88 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.54/545.88 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.54x = 545.88 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.54x = 124,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,157.68/363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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