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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.05, 546.57 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.05, 546.57 and 227.26 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.05 : 546.57 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.05/546.57 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.05x = 546.57 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.05x = 124,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,213.50/364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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