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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.93, 545.48 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.93, 545.48 and 227.01 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.93 : 545.48 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.93/545.48 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.93x = 545.48 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.93x = 123,828.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,828.28/363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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