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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 545.54 and 227.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 545.54 and 227.00 is: 340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 545.54 = 227.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/545.54 = 227.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 545.54 × 227.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 123,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,837.81/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.12

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