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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 546.17 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 546.17 and 227.08 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 546.17 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/546.17 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 546.17 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 124,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,024.28/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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